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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,407.91, 8,841.42 and 3,754.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,407.91, 8,841.42 and 3,754.71 is: 5,180.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,407.91 : 8,841.42 = 3,754.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,407.91/8,841.42 = 3,754.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,407.91x = 8,841.42 × 3,754.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,407.91x = 33,196,968.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,196,968.09/6,407.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,180.62

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